Recalling all its previous resolutions on the situation in
Rwanda, in particular its resolutions 918 (1994) of 17 May 1994, 997
(1995) of 9 June 1995, 1011 (1995) of 16 August 1995, 1013 (1995) of
7 September 1995 and 1053 (1996) of 23 April 1996,

Condemning the continuing violence in Rwanda, including the
massacre of civilians, including refugees, at Mudende in December 1997,
and similar acts of violence observed in the Great Lakes region, including
in Burundi,

Expressing grave concern at reports of the sale and supply
of arms and related matériel to the former Rwandan government
forces and militias, in violation of the embargo imposed under its resolutions
918 (1994), 997 (1995) and 1011 (1995), and underlining the need
for Governments to take action to ensure the effective implementation
of the embargo,

Commending the members of the International Commission of Inquiry
established by resolution 1013 (1995) on the investigation they conducted
and, in particular on their final report (S/1997/1010) and its addendum
(S/1998/63),

Noting that widespread violence in the eastern region of the
former Zaire in October 1996 caused the suspension of effective follow-up
to the work of the Commission, but recognizing the need for a
renewed investigation of the illegal flow of arms to Rwanda, which is
fuelling violence and could lead to further acts of genocide, with specific
recommendations to the Security Council for action,

Reaffirming the need for a long-term solution to the refugee
and related problems in the territories of States of the Great Lakes
region,

Reaffirming also the importance of countering radio broadcasts
and pamphlets which spread hate and fear in the region, and emphasizing
the need for States to assist countries in the region to counter such
broadcasts and publications,

1. Requests the Secretary-General to reactivate the International
Commission of Inquiry, with the following mandate:

(a) To collect information and investigate reports relating to the
sale, supply and shipment of arms and related matériel
to former Rwandan government forces and militias in the Great Lakes
region of central Africa, in violation of Security Council resolutions
918 (1994), 997 (1995) and 1011 (1995);

(b) To identify parties aiding and abetting the illegal sale to or
acquisition of arms by former Rwandan government forces and militias,
contrary to the resolutions referred to above; and

(c) To make recommendations relating to the illegal flow of arms in
the Great Lakes region;

2. Calls upon all States, relevant United Nations bodies, including
the Committee established by resolution 918 (1994) and, as appropriate,
other organizations and interested parties, to collate information in
their possession relating to the mandate of the Commission, and to make
this information available to the Commission as soon as possible;

3. Further calls upon the Governments of the States concerned
in which the Commission will carry out its mandate to cooperate fully
with the Commission in the fulfilment of its mandate, including by responding
positively to requests from the Commission for security, assistance
and access in pursuing investigations, as specified in paragraph 5 of
resolution 1013 (1995);

4. Calls upon all States in the Great Lakes region to ensure
that their territory is not used as a base for armed groups to launch
incursions or attacks against any other State in violation of the Charter
of the United Nations and other provisions of international law;

5. Urges all States and relevant organizations to cooperate
in countering radio broadcasts and publications that incite acts of
genocide, hatred and violence in the region;

6. Encourages States to make voluntary contributions to the
United Nations Trust Fund for Rwanda to provide the financing for the
work of the Commission and to contribute equipment and services to the
Commission;

7. Recommends that the Commission resume its work as soon as
possible, requests the Secretary-General to report to the Council
on the reactivation of the Commission, and further requests him
to submit an interim report to the Council on the initial conclusions
of the Commission within three months of its reactivation, to be followed
by a final report containing its recommendations three months later;

8. Reiterates its concern that the uncontrolled illegal flows
of arms and related matériel in violation of its above-mentioned
resolutions pose a threat to peace and stability in the Great Lakes
region and declares its willingness to consider further other
measures in this regard including the recommendations referred to in
paragraph 1 (c) above, and any other related recommendations offered
by the Commission of Inquiry;